Summary: Bob Goff tells many short anecdotes that all flow together to tell a lot about how he has gotten to where he is today. He is very influence by the word of the bible and ties it into his daily life. All of the chapters are of different experiences but they are all tied together by his love for God. His main idea portrayed throughout the book is that love does, that you must take action each and every day to spread love. Love drives him to do the things he does.
Why I like it: I just love how he takes each day as if it was his last. All of his stories have left this impact on me and inspires me to be a better person. Also, a lot of his anecdotes are funny which makes this novel a page turner. He turns every experience into a life lesson which makes this book very intriguing!
RIYL: If you like to hear about God, be inspired by others experiences or just looking for a quick read, Love Does is perfect for you!
2. Marley and Me by John Grogan
Summary: Marley and Me is a memoir of John’s life. John and Jenny had just gotten married. They decided to bring a Labrador retriever puppy into their family! Marley is so disobedient and gets himself into a lot of trouble. But they love the dog so much that they just continue to try to teach it. Throughout the novel, this puppy has helped the family through its toughest times and their best times. In the end, Marley teaches the family unconditional love and that it can come in many forms.
Why I like it: I love dogs! Marley reminds me of my own puppy which makes this novel really relatable to my life! John and Jenny have such a special relationship and the way their puppy brings them together makes this story ten times better. I also love how Marley knows when things aren’t right in the family, it’s like they have a sixth sense!
RIYL: Stories about dogs, a young love story or books that deal with overcoming adversity
3. Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
Summary: John Tyree is a part of the Army and his home for a couple of weeks. He meets this girl on the beach, Savannah, when he dives into the ocean to retrieve her purse. They continue to see each other as they fall in love. John goes back overseas and Savannah promises to write until he comes home. His father dies so John returns home to find Savannah married to another man. The novel ends with Savannah staring at the moon which proves her love for John still exists.
Why I like it: It’s a cute love story. Not once did I find this novel boring which made me just want to find out what happens. Also, I really like to read books that are turned into movies so when I found out they were planning on making a movie for Dear John, I knew I needed to read it before it came out in theaters!
RIYL: Nicholas Sparks, young love stories or looking for a tear jerker
4. The Uglies by Scott Westerfield
Summary: In this futuristic society, you are required to have a surgery that makes you pretty when you turn sixteen. Tally has always dreamed of becoming a pretty but meets Shay who becomes her best friend. Shay runs away and asks Tally to come with her when she is sixteen so that she doesn’t have to get the surgery. Initially Tally decides to not go with Shay but is soon forced by the surgeons to track Shay down. This novel is all about her adventure to the Smoke’s where she meets a young boy who she falls in love with.
Why I like it: It has a lot of futuristic technology in it which makes me think about how much our technology has grown since I was born and what it will be like in another ten years. Tally also has a lot of strong morals throughout the novel and I really like that about her. She doesn’t allow society to define her and I think that is a very important lesson a lot of teenage girls need to learn.
RIYL: Futuristic societies, adventure, young love or learning little lessons about life as a teenager
5. PS I Love You by Cecillia Ahern
Summary: Holly is madly in love with her husband Gerry. They do everything together and are the perfect couple! Gerry is diagnosed with a terminal illness and dies leaving Holly to be on her own. But before he dies, he has written a series of letters that Holly receives to help relive their love. She learns that life goes on but doesn’t go a day without thinking about Gerry.
Why I like it: Again, it is such a cute love story! I am really into reading romances and PS I Love You is one of my favorites. Just how everything unravels makes me feel bad for Holly. And to think of having someone who loves you so much, one who plans for after his death so you can be happy it just unreal. Also, this book is relatable to a lot of people who have lost their loved ones making this story to be cherished.
RIYL: Romances, an adventurous story, a good laugh or are looking for a tear jerker
Here’s a song to sum up the whole novel More Time
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